Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Children from Villa Mella receive a message of faith and hope

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Santo Domingo.– The Juventud por Mi Barrio Foundation, in conjunction with the Centro Cristiano EINSOF, held this Sunday the emotional initiative “Jesus is the Way”, a solidarity day dedicated to bringing hope, joy and Christian values to children from low-income families in the Villa Mella sector.

During the activity, dozens of children enjoyed an environment full of love and healthy fun, which included the delivery of toys, recreational dynamics, clown performances, moments of prayer and the distribution of ice cream, creating smiles and unforgettable memories among the participants. The day was organized by members of the Wilmer Figuereo foundation and his brother Willy Figuereo, along with pastor Pedro Fernández, leader of the Christian Center EINSOF, and his wife, pastor Indra Fernández, who reaffirmed their commitment to the spiritual, social, and human development of children.

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The organizers highlighted that this initiative's main objective was to bring a message of faith, hope, and love to the community, proclaiming the biblical phrase: "Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life", positively impacting both children and their families. With activities like this, the Juventud por Mi Barrio Foundation and the EINSOF Christian Center continue to strengthen their community work, promoting Christian values and contributing to the integral well-being of the most vulnerable communities.

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